UPDATE: The public forum took place on September 12, 2022. The case is now closed for comment.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Community Planning, Development, and Innovation (CPDI) has received notice from WGM Group on behalf of Missoula County of their intent to provide amenities for temporary and emergency shelter on site through the Temporary Use, Emergency Homeless Shelter, and Group Living uses. The subject property is located at 2340 Mullan Road. The site will provide temporary safe outdoor space with prefabricated modular shelters, bathroom units and office space. This proposal is intended to address the housing crisis in a new way – aiding both individuals and the community.

The proposal includes 30 short-term living units alongside one office building (Building A) and two restroom buildings (Buildings B & C) in the north-eastern corner of the subject parcel. A storage container will also be located on site. The proposal includes general-site landscaping nearly three-times in excess of what is required by Title 20. The existing trees and fence will remain on the north-eastern side of the site. A chain-link fence is proposed along all sides of the proposed development space, with a vehicular access point off West Broadway in the north-eastern corner of the site and a pedestrian connection and gate in the south-east corner of the site. The pedestrian connections on site consist of concrete and gravel.

The City Council is authorized to hold a public hearing when an agency proposes to develop or use public land contrary to these zoning regulations (Title 20, Chapter 20.85.095.A). City Council shall hold the public hearing as a public forum and shall have no power to deny or condition the proposed use but they shall act only to allow a public forum for comment on the proposed use (Title 20, Chapter 20.85.095.E). Missoula County is an agency and authorized to vary from the aforementioned zoning requirements by going through the public forum process.

PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:
The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/61931/Public-Forum-Application.

PROJECT TIMELINE:
The City Council hearing date is scheduled for Monday, September 12^th, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The item will also go to Land Use and Planning Committee for a preview on Wednesday, September 7^th, 2022 (time TBD). Information on how to attend the public forum virtually and whether a hybrid or in-person option is available can be found online at https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1149/AgendasWebcastsMinutes.

PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:
Public comment will be taken by City Council until the public hearing is closed. Comments can be submitted through Engage Missoula, via email to the planner noted below, by mailing in a letter to the City of Missoula office at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802, or during the public meeting. Provide your comment by August 30^th, 2022, to be included in the staff report provided to City Council. Your comments may be considered by Missoula County when moving forward with their proposal.

PROJECT PLANNER:
The project planner is Madson Matthias and can be reached at 406-552-6625, or matthiasm@ci.missoula.mt.us.

UPDATE: On August 30, 2022 the Zoning Officer approved the administrative adjustment for parking incentives for transit-served locations. This case is now closed for comment.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The City of Missoula Development Services has received a request from Steve Adler of Adler Architects, Inc, representing the owner of the property, Pighorn, Inc., addressed 502 S 4^th St W, for an Administrative Adjustment to decrease the number of required spaces for the property from 5 to 4. Title 20, Section 20.85.110.B.8 authorizes the zoning officer, after consulting with the City Engineer, to approve an administrative adjustment to approve up to a 15% reduction in the number of off-street parking spaces required for nonresidential uses located within 500 feet of a transit stop that is served at intervals of 30 minutes or less between 7:00 am and 9:00 am and between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm.

The subject property is zoned C1-4 (Neighborhood Commercial), which requires 2 off-street parking spaces per dwelling unit and 1 space for every 480 square feet of commercial (office) space. Since the property utilizes shared parking, the residential parking spaces may be reduced by up to 50%, so 2 spaces are required for the dwelling units. The commercial office space is 1241 square feet, so they would be required to provide 2.6 spaces. However, since they are located within 500 feet of a transit stop that is served at intervals of 30 minutes or less at peak times, they are eligible for up to a 15% reduction in the number of required spaces, which brings their required spaces to 2.

The subject property is located in the Riverfront Neighborhood Council.

PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:

The application packet, staff report, and approval letter can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/61755/Application-Packet_502-S-4th-St-W

PROJECT TIMELINE:

15-Day Noticing Period: August 15 – August 30, 2022

Administrative Action: August 30, 2022

PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:

Public comment will be taken by staff until the 15-day noticing period is closed. Comments can be submitted through Engage Missoula, via email to the planner noted below, or by mailing in a letter to the City of Missoula office at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802. Provide your comment by Monday, August 29, 2022 to be included in the staff report prepared by staff.

PROJECT PLANNER:

The project planner is Tara Osendorf. She can be reached at (406) 552-6085 or osendorft@ci.missoula.mt.us.

UPDATE: Board of Adjustment approved the variance on July 27, 2022. This case is now closed for comment.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Development Services has received a request from Nicole Olmstead with Cushing Terrell on behalf of Hillview Road LLC, for a variance from the height requirements of the RM1-35 Residential (multi-dwelling) zoning district. The applicant makes this variance request as part of a proposal to construct five (5) new three-story multi-dwelling buildings. The height variance request is specific to three of the five buildings (A, B, and C) as indicated in the application packet.

PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:

The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1638/Private-Development-Projects

PROJECT TIMELINE:

The public hearing will be held by the Board of Adjustment on Wednesday, July 27^th, 2022 at 6:00 pm.

All meetings will be held virtually via Zoom, with more information posted here:

https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1149/AgendasWebcastsMinutes

PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:

Public comment will be taken until the public hearing is closed. Comments can be submitted through Engage Missoula, via email to the planner noted below, by mailing in a letter to the City of Missoula office at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802, or during the Board of Adjustment public meeting on July 27^th, 2022 at 6:00pm. Your comments may be considered by the Board of Adjustment in their decision to approve or deny this request.

PROJECT PLANNER:

The project planner is Alex Bramlette. She can be reached at 406-552-6052 or bramlettea@ci.missoula.mt.us.

UPDATE: The public forum took place on June 27th. The case is now closed for comment.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Community Planning, Development, and Innovation has received notice from A&E Designs on behalf of Missoula County Fairgrounds of their intent to replace an existing sign with heritage signs at the Missoula County Fairgrounds. The subject property is located at 1075 South Avenue W. The proposed project includes the removal of the existing overhead entrance sign at Fair Way Drive and South Ave and the addition of two internally illuminated ground signs arching over the Fair Way Drive vehicle and pedestrian fairgrounds entrances. The new design will reflect the heritage of the Missoula County Fairgrounds using distinctive design and lighting, and a historically accurate arch and text font.

The large arched sign to be placed overhead of the vehicle entrance will be 46 square feet in area and 25 feet in height. The small arched sign to be placed overhead the pedestrian entrance is 11 square feet in area and 17 feet in height.

The proposed signs meet the definition of a heritage sign (Title 20, Chapter 20.100.010). A heritage sign is one that employs distinctive graphics, symbols and lighting that is a unique design to the community and are historically-accurate, reflecting the heritage of Missoula. Heritage signs maybe in the form of nonconforming signs or new signs that do not fit within the typical definition and measurements of wall, ground, or other sign.

Both signs were reviewed by the Historic Preservation Officer on March 14, 2022, and were found to comply with the Title 20 Heritage sign definition 20.100.010.

City Council is authorized by state law to hold a public hearing, known as a public forum, when a public agency proposes to use public land contrary to the local zoning regulations. The public agency in this case is Missoula County Fairgrounds. Title 20, Section 20.75.100.B.4 requires heritage signs to be approved by Design Review Board (DRB). However, Missoula County is an agency which allows them to vary from the requirement to establish heritage signs through DRB by holding a public forum at City Council. City Council does not have the power to deny or condition the approval of the project. The proposed use is permitted regardless of the outcome of the hearing. However, public comment is greatly appreciated.

PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:

The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/60790/Application_Missoula-County-Fairgrounds-Compiled-Public-Forum-Intake-2022_04-28_reduced

PROJECT TIMELINE:

The hearing date is scheduled for June 27^th, 2022 at 6:00 PM. The item will also go to Land Use and Planning Committee on June 22^nd, 2022 as an informational item. Information on how to attend the meetings virtually and whether a hybrid or in-person option is available is posted here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1149/AgendasWebcastsMinutes

PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:

Public comment will be taken by City Council until the public hearing is closed. Comments can be submitted through Engage Missoula, via email to the planner noted below, by mailing in a letter to the City of Missoula office at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802, or during the public meeting. Provide your comment by June 14th, 2022 to be included in the staff report provided to City Council. Your comments may be considered by Missoula County Fairgrounds when moving forward with their proposal.

PROJECT PLANNER:

The project planner is Zoe Walters and can be reached at 406-552-6399, or waltersz@ci.missoula.mt.us.

UPDATE: The administrative adjustment was approved and staff have issued the final report. This case is now closed for comment.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The City of Missoula Development Services has received a request from Mike Morgan of Hoffmann-Morgan Associates, representing the owner of the property addressed 1900 Strand Ave, for an Administrative Adjustment to increase the number of dwelling units allowed from twelve to thirteen units. Title 20, Section 20.85.110.B.7 authorizes the zoning officer to approve an administrative adjustment to permit the construction of one additional residential dwelling unit on a parcel that would otherwise be prohibited solely because the parcel does not comply with the minimum parcel area standards of the subject zoning district. A request can be made for an adjustment only if the existing parcel area is at least 95% of the required minimum area.

The subject property is zoned RM1-45 (Residential Multi-Dwelling), which requires 1,000 square feet of parcel area per dwelling unit. The property is 12,685 square feet or 97.58% of the required 13,000 square feet needed for 13 dwelling units.

The subject property is located in the Franklin to the Fort Neighborhood Council.

PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:

The application packet, staff report, and approval letter can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/61051/ALL_MATERIALS_FINALIZED-1900-Strand

PROJECT TIMELINE:

15-Day Noticing Period: May 16-30, 2022

Administrative Action: May 31, 2022

PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:

Public comment will be taken by staff until the 15-day noticing period is closed. Comments can be submitted through Engage Missoula, via email to the planner noted below, or by mailing in a letter to the City of Missoula office at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802. Provide your comment by Sunday, May 29, 2022 to be included in the staff report prepared by staff.

PROJECT PLANNER:

The project planner is Madson Matthias. She can be reached at (406) 552-6093 or matthiasm@ci.missoula.mt.us.

UPDATE: On April 18th, 2022 City Council approved the phased development review of Phases 2 and 3 of Remington Flats Subdivision with amended findings of fact and conditions of approval.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The subdivider is preparing to file the final plat and create the lots for Phase 2 and 3 of the Remington Flats Subdivision approved by City Council on October 19, 2020. Remington Flats Subdivision is located east of Chuck Wagon Drive just north of 44 Ranch Subdivision in the Captain John Mullan Neighborhood Council area. State Law requires City Council to hold a public hearing before each phase of a subdivision proceeds to filing a final plat. City Council will review any changes in regulation or whether there is new information that may create significant adverse impacts for each phase that differs from what City Council considered at preliminary plat approval for the subdivision. Phase 2 and 3 are the second and third phases proceeding to final plat filing. The final plat for Phase 1 of Remington Flats Subdivision has been submitted for City staff review following City Council Phased Development Review approval on January 25, 2021.

PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:

The application, preliminary plat, and other materials can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1638/Private-Development-Projects

PROJECT TIMELINE:

The City Council public hearing is scheduled for April 18, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

The Land Use and Planning Committee post-public hearing informational meeting is scheduled for April 13, 2022 (time TBD).

The City Council final consideration is scheduled for April 18, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

Information on how to attend the meetings virtually and whether a hybrid or in-person option is available is posted here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1149/AgendasWebcastsMinutes

PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:

Public comment will be taken by City Council until the public hearings are closed. Comments can be submitted through Engage Missoula, via email to the planner noted below, by mailing in a letter to the City of Missoula office at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802, or during the public meeting. Provide your comment by Monday, April 4^th, 2022, to be included in the staff report provided to City Council.

PROJECT PLANNER:

The project planner is Dave DeGrandpre, who can be reached at degrandpred@ci.missoula.mt.us or 406-552-6633.

UPDATE: On April 18th, 2022 City Council approved the phased development review of Phases W2 and E1 of Heron's Landing Subdivision with amended findings of fact and conditions of approval.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The subdivider is preparing to file the final plat and create the lots for Phase W2 and E1 of the Heron’s Landing Subdivision approved by City Council on September 21, 2020. Heron’s Landing Subdivision is located north of Mullan Road along both sides of George Elmer Drive in the Captain John Mullan Neighborhood Council area. State Law requires City Council to hold a public hearing before each phase of a subdivision proceeds to filing a final plat. City Council will review any changes in regulation or whether there is new information that may create significant adverse impacts for each phase that differs from what City Council considered at preliminary plat approval for the subdivision. Phase W2 and E1 are the second and third phases proceeding to final plat filing. Phase W1 of Heron’s Landing Subdivision was filed on September 23, 2021.

PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:

The application, preliminary plat, and other materials can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1638/Private-Development-Projects(External link)

PROJECT TIMELINE:

The City Council public hearing is scheduled for April 11, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

The Land Use and Planning Committee post-public hearing informational meeting is scheduled for April 13, 2022 (time TBD).

The City Council final consideration is scheduled for April 18, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

Information regarding how to attend the meetings virtually and whether a hybrid or in-person option is available is posted here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1149/AgendasWebcastsMinutes

PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:

Public comment will be taken by City Council until the public hearings are closed. Comments can be submitted through Engage Missoula, via email to the planner noted below, by mailing in a letter to the City of Missoula office at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802, or during the public meeting. Provide your comment by Monday, April 4^th, 2022, to be included in the staff report provided to City Council.

PROJECT PLANNER:

The project planner is Dave DeGrandpre, who can be reached at degrandpred@ci.missoula.mt.us(External link) or 406-552-6633.

UPDATE: On March 30, 2022 the Zoning Officer approved the administrative adjustment for parcel area for one additional unit. This case is now closed for comment.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The City of Missoula Development Services has received a request from Mike Morgan of Hoffmann-Morgan Associates, representing the owner of the property addressed 3705 and 3715 England Boulevard, for an Administrative Adjustment to increase the number of dwelling units allowed from seventy-five (75) to seventy-six (76) units. Title 20, Section 20.85.110.B.7 authorizes the zoning officer to approve an administrative adjustment to permit the construction of one (1) additional residential dwelling unit on a parcel that would otherwise be prohibited solely because the parcel does not comply with the minimum parcel area standards of the subject zoning district. A request can be made for an adjustment only if the existing parcel area is at least 95% of the required minimum area.

The subject property is zoned B2-2 (Community Business), which requires 1,000 square feet of parcel area per dwelling unit. The property is 75,359 square feet or 99.2% of the required 76,000 square feet needed for seventy-six (76) dwelling units.

This is an administrative action which does not require a public hearing. However, property owners within 150 feet of the subject property are notified and provided the opportunity to submit public comment. Staff will issue a report on compliance with the review criteria of Title 20, Section 20.85.110.F. The Zoning Officer may either approve, approve with conditions, deny, or refer the request to Board of Adjustment for a decision.

The subject property is located in the Captain John Mullan Neighborhood Council.

PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:

The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/60181/Administrative-adjustment-3705-and-3715

PROJECT TIMELINE:

15-Day Noticing Period: March 14-29, 2022

Administrative Action: March 30, 2022

PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:

Public comment will be taken by staff until the 15-day noticing period is closed. Comments can be submitted through Engage Missoula, via email to the planner noted below, or by mailing in a letter to the City of Missoula office at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802. Provide your comment by Tuesday, March 29, 2022 to be included in the staff report prepared by staff.

PROJECT PLANNER:

The project planner is Lauren Stevens. She can be reached at (406) 552-6054 or stevensl@ci.missoula.mt.us.

UPDATE: On April 11, 2022 City Council approved the request to relocate the 10-foot public access easement on Lot 1 of the McNett Flats Subdivision. This case is not closed for comment.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The City of Missoula Development Services has received a plat adjustment request for the relocation of a 10-foot public access easement on Lot 1 of the McNett Flats subdivision. The plat adjustment will remove the existing 10-foot public access easement currently shown on the plat, and replace it with a new 10-foot public access easement approximately 24 feet to the west. This adjustment is to accommodate the siting of buildings on the parcel.

The subject property is zoned Community Business (B2-2). According to the City of Missoula Subdivision Regulations, Article 7-040, plat adjustments must be reviewed by the City Council. A plat adjustment is a change that “in the opinion of the City Council, may affect the precise dimensions of lots or buildings and the siting of buildings but that do not affect the basic character or arrangement of buildings, lots, or blocks, the density of the development, the open space requirement, or street design.”

City Council is responsible for conducting a public hearing to either approve, conditionally approve, or deny this request.

The subject property is located in the Captain John Mullan Neighborhood Council.

PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:

The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/59934/McNett-Flats-Plat-Adjustment

PROJECT TIMELINE:

City Council: March 28^th, 2022 at 6:00 pm – City Council consent agenda/Council refers items to Land Use and Planning Committee

City Council: April 4^th, 2022 at 6:00 pm - Public Hearing

Land Use & Planning Committee: April 6^th, 2022 time TBD – Informational meeting only

City Council: April 11^th, 2022 at 6:00 pm – City Council final consideration

PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:

Public comment will be taken by City Council until the public hearings are closed. Comments can be submitted through Engage Missoula, via email to the planner noted below, by mailing in a letter to the City of Missoula office at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802, or during the public meeting. Provide your comment by Monday, March 21^st, 2022, to be included in the staff report provided to City Council.

PROJECT PLANNER:

The project planner is Lauren Stevens. She can be reached at (406) 552-6054 or stevensl@ci.missoula.mt.us

UPDATE: The 15-day notification period has ended. The Zoning Compliance Permit is approved and this case is now closed for comment.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

A Zoning Compliance Permit application is under review for a townhome exemption development (TED) located at 2100 South 8^th Street West. The proposal includes the new construction of ten single detached houses and the division of the parcel into 10 TED ownership units.

City of Missoula zoning regulations (Title 20) require that all TED projects of more than five dwelling units provide notice to adjacent property owners within 150-feet of the property at least 15 days prior to the approval of a Zoning Compliance Permit.

The development is a permitted use, and no public hearing is required for its approval, however comments on the proposal are welcome.

PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:

The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/59706/2100-8th-ZCP-SITE-PLAN---REV-E-010422

PROJECT TIMELINE:

The Zoning Compliance Permit will be approved following the 15-day notification period.

PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:

Please provide your comments by February 8^th, 2022. Comments can be submitted through engage Missoula, via email to the planner noted below, or by mailing in a letter to the City of Missoula office at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802.

PROJECT PLANNER:

The project planner is Lauren Stevens. She can be reached at 406-552-6054, or stevensl@ci.missoula.mt.us.